Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Article 29.01
By Operation of Law

Criminal actions are continued by operation of law if:

(1)

The individual defendant has not been arrested;

(2)

A defendant corporation or association has not been served with summons; or

(3)

There is not sufficient time for trial at that term of court.
Acts 1965, 59th Leg., p. 317, ch. 722, Sec. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1966. Amended by Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 970, ch. 399, Sec. 2(A), eff. Jan. 1, 1974.

Source: Article 29.01 — By Operation of Law, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/CR/htm/CR.­29.­htm#29.­01 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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